Too much sun?

When you've had a bit too much sun exposure, and your skin is feeling a bit tender, there's nothing nicer than applying a cooling layer of after-sun after you've had a shower.

My favourite is Ambre Solaire's version, which in summer time is regularly half price in Boots and Superdrug at around £5. Its well worth the investment when your skin is craving that extra bit of moisture.

This one can be used on the face too, so you know its pretty gentle, and after you've been in the sun you don't want to use anything harsh on your skin.

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Too much hold?

I didn't think I'd ever write this, but I've found a hairspray that holds my hair in place just too much! And, I'm sorry to say, I don't think in a good way. Its the 'Style Setter' hairspray from Charles Worthington.

I like curling my hair, but often the curls drop out. So I thought this hairspray would be perfect. When I first sprayed it on, it gave my curls a very crisp and 'done' appearance, not the relaxed, natural look I was going for. But then strangely, about half an hour after, its as though the spray just couldn't hold any longer, and the curls dropped!

I then decided this hairspray wasn't any good for 'hair down' styles, so thought I'd used it when I have my hair in a high pony tail or bun. And it is slightly better for this use, but I find it still gives my hair a crispy appearance and dread the day that someone touches my hair when I'm wearing this as it manages to fit sticky and solid at the same time!!

I hate to waste things so I'm using it up, but wouldn't repurchase. Sorry Charles. It does however smell lovely. I often forget I'm wearing it and think I'm wearing a new perfume!

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